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Theology of the Body

By teaching Theology of the Body principles, organizations foster holistic sexual and spiritual healing, because understanding the body as a reflection of divine identity reshapes attitudes toward sexuality, relationships, and self-worth. This strategy uses St. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body to ground discussions of human sexuality, gender, and relationships in a sacred, embodied context, distinguishing it from secular or behavior-only approaches. It integrates spiritual formation with psychological and emotional healing, particularly effective in faith-based recovery, youth education, and theological training contexts where religious worldview shapes behavior change.

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activities of orgs running this strategy

A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above. These are what the strategy looks like on the ground.

  • Advocate through media appearances CHASTITY PROJECT
    advocacy
    Jason and Crystalina Evert regularly appear on national and international media platforms such as MSNBC, Fox News, BBC, and EWTN to promote the organization’s message on chastity and related values.
  • Deliver chastity education presentations and seminars CHASTITY PROJECT
    direct service
    Conducts live seminars, school assemblies, and speaking engagements on the virtue of chastity, reaching over two million people—including students—across six continents over the past two decades. The organization has delivered over 3,000 assemblies and multiple large-scale seminar series such as "Love or Lust?"
  • Host podcast and digital media content CHASTITY PROJECT
    direct service
    Produces the "Lust is Boring" podcast and maintains the Chastity.com website, where Jason Evert and guests discuss topics related to life, love, lust, and chastity, including answering listener questions.
  • Organize live events and retreats CHASTITY PROJECT
    direct service
    Hosts live events featuring Jason Evert and organizes wilderness backpacking retreats for young adults to foster community and promote chastity and personal growth.
  • Produce and distribute educational resources on chastity CHASTITY PROJECT
    direct service
    Distributes low-cost educational materials, including pamphlets and a comprehensive curriculum ("YOU: Life, Love, and the Theology of the Body"), with over 3,000,000 resources distributed to date.
  • Support youth-led chastity initiatives CHASTITY PROJECT
    direct service
    Empowers young people to launch local chastity projects in schools and churches and leads an international alliance promoting purity in over 40 countries.